Belt game 8 · December 14, 1986
Tennessee take the belt
Tennessee beat Texas 85–78 on the road to start reign 2 of the NCAAW belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Texas had held it since March 30, 1986, with 6 defenses over 259 days.
Tennessee held it for 15 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Texas on December 29, 1986.
2Reign number
1Team's reign
3Defenses
15Days held